Grief counselors provided for students, staff and families after Parkland school shooting

(WTVJ)-- In the wake of Wednesday’s horrific mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Broward County Schools will be providing grief counseling at several locations across the area for students, teachers and families dealing with the tragedy.

Anyone who wants to speak with a counselor can go to one of three locations:

Counselors will also be at Westglades Middle School – located next to the Douglas campus – for students and staff of that school, while staff at Douglas can speak to a counselor at Parkland Library, located at 6620 N. University Drive.

The school, where 17 people lost their lives in one of the deadliest school shootings in United States history, will be closed through the end of the week with officials expected to make an announcement on further possible closures at a later date.

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